Apsana Begum MP: written questions
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Written questions
Taxis: Driverless VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had discussions with trade unions representing workers in the taxicab or private hire vehicle sectors regarding the proposed rollout of driverless vehicles.
Answer: The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) has engaged with trade unions as part of its wider stakeholder engagement programme supporting implementation of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, including through consultation on the Automated Passe...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIntelligence and Security CommitteeMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has submitted documentation relating to correspondence with the firms a) Global Counsel or b) Palantir Technologies to the Intelligence and Security Committee, in accordance with the Humble
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Oral Statement on 27 April 2026 providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves. As the C...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: EmploymentHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of providing the right to work to people seeking asylum to the economy.
Answer: Asylum seekers are eligible to apply for permission to work in the UK if their claim has been outstanding for 12 months or more, through no fault of their own.The Home Office keeps its policies under regular review. However, there are no plans to conduct ...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMigrants: DetaineesHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has plans to revise Home Office guidance prohibiting the use of force against a) children and b) pregnant people in immigration removals.
Answer: The Home Office is currently undertaking – until 4 June – a targeted consultation to help inform changes to the family returns process. The consultation seeks views from expert practitioners, children’s commissioners, and key stakeholders on the use of ph...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has considered the potential impact of earned settlement proposals on rates of child poverty.
Answer: The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026. As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed ...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: PayDepartment for EducationTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2026 to Question 117426, Teachers: Pay, what assessment she has made of the impact of differences in pay between further education college lecturers and school teachers on sta
Answer: Colleges have the autonomy to set their own teacher pay as it enables them to respond directly to local labour market and skills needs, alongside their own particular specialisation and priorities.In addition, there are pre-existing sector-led arrangement...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: PayDepartment for EducationTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Answer of 10 March 2026 to Question 117426, Teachers: Pay, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of binding collective bargaining arrangements in further education.
Answer: Colleges have the autonomy to set their own teacher pay as it enables them to respond directly to local labour market and skills needs, alongside their own particular specialisation and priorities.In addition, there are pre-existing sector-led arrangement...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the British Veterinary Association's press release entitled British Veterinary Association calls for an end to all cages for laying hens, published on 27 April 2026,
Answer: The Department continues to consider the latest scientific research and evidence to improve the welfare of farmed animals, including laying hens. A UK-wide consultation, on a proposed ban on keeping laying hens, pullets and breeder layers in cages, closed...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had discussions with animal welfare organisations on the potential merits of prohibiting the import of eggs produced using caged systems for laying hens.
Answer: The Department has had wide ranging discussions with animal welfare organisations and other stakeholders on laying hen cage reform, including conversations relating to egg imports. As set out in the UK’s trade strategy, the Government will always consider...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment they have made on the impact of the Leng Review (2025) on the availability of work for graduates of i) integrated Master's degrees of Physician associates and ii) postgraduates of P
Answer: We recognise that currently there are employment challenges for newly qualified physician assistants (PAs), also known as physician associates, and that the national conversation around the role has been, and still is at times, difficult.As with many heal...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of the Leng Review (2025) on graduates of i) Undergraduate integrated Master of Physician Associate Studies degrees and ii) postgradaute Physician Associat
Answer: We recognise that currently there are employment challenges for newly qualified physician assistants (PAs), also known as physician associates, and that the national conversation around the role has been, and still is at times, difficult.As with many heal...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHealthy Start Scheme: MigrantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if Healthy Start will be made available to households subject to no recourse to public funds on a permanent basis.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealthy Start Scheme: Poplar and LimehouseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what percentage of eligible households are not currently in receipt of Health Start in Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNutrition: Low IncomesTreasuryTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129703More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she made of the the potential impact of the economy of poor access to nutrient-dense food in low-income neighbourhoods.
Answer: The Government is committed to transforming the food system - making nutritious, locally grown British food more accessible and affordable for all, and supporting people to live healthier lives.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFoodDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she expects to publish the Food Strategy.
Answer: The Good Food Cycle, published in July 2025, identifies for the first time the outcomes we want from the food system. It is the first part of an on-going programme to create a healthier, more affordable, sustainable and resilient food system. Defra is wor...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: Low IncomesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help ensure that the Food Strategy will support access to fresh produce in low-income inner-city communities.
Answer: Defra is developing plans to work closely with local authorities to support initiatives that help improve access to healthy and affordable food in those areas in greatest need, recognizing that the most effective solutions are often those designed and del...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: LebanonDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 14 April 2026 by the Foreign Office on Israel: Lebanon, how many export licenses for weapons or dual use items under each category of control list classification have been app
Answer: We maintain the suspension of export licences for military equipment that could be used by Israel in military operations in Gaza, with the exception of the special measures put in place for exports to the global F-35 programme, as has been set out to Parl...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to statements made by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Monday 13th April 2026, to clarify a) the terms and b) the processes by which US use of UK military bases are monitored.
Answer: The agreement allowing the US to use UK military bases is for specific and limited defensive action. Permissions to utilise UK military bases by foreign partners are considered on a case-by-case basis. All UK operational support to allies and partners is ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestine: West BankForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will meet with human rights organisations to discuss evidence of the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank.
Answer: We are deeply concerned by the situation in the West Bank. I have regularly met with civil society organisations to discuss the human rights and humanitarian situation in Palestine, most recently in January 2026.For the Government's public statements on t...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: Domestic AbuseMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure local authorities are applying statutory guidance on housing support for survivors of domestic abuse.
Answer: Under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Tier 1 local authorities in England are required to assess local need for, and commission, support for victims of domestic abuse and their children within safe accommodation. To support delivery of the duty, th...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: WomenMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that homelessness services respond effectively to the risk that women who are (
Answer: Our National Plan to End Homelessness makes clear that councils should consider the specific needs and barriers experienced by women in accessing services. We are developing resources to support councils to consider the needs of women who are homeless, ro...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSleeping Rough: WomenMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent estimate his Department has made of the number of local authorities that have completed the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census.
Answer: Our National Plan to End Homelessness makes clear that councils should consider the specific needs and barriers experienced by women in accessing services. We are developing resources to support councils to consider the needs of women who are homeless, ro...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: WomenMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans his Department has to engage with organisations (a) supporting women experiencing rough sleeping and homelessness and (b) conducting the women’s rough sleeping census.
Answer: Our National Plan to End Homelessness makes clear that councils should consider the specific needs and barriers experienced by women in accessing services. We are developing resources to support councils to consider the needs of women who are homeless, ro...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: WomenMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will meet with representatives from Solace Women's Aid and the Single Homeless Project to discuss the National Plan to End Homelessness.
Answer: Our National Plan to End Homelessness makes clear that councils should consider the specific needs and barriers experienced by women in accessing services. We are developing resources to support councils to consider the needs of women who are homeless, ro...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: WomenMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent engagement his Department has had with organisations supporting women experiencing rough sleeping and homelessness.
Answer: Our National Plan to End Homelessness makes clear that councils should consider the specific needs and barriers experienced by women in accessing services. We are developing resources to support councils to consider the needs of women who are homeless, ro...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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